Is shrink wrapping frames worthwhile?
Posted: Mon 04 Jul, 2022 9:27 am
I've got a few new frames I'm in the process of making. Originally I used to sell art in frames but have moved onto signage in frames. I just wondered how feasible using heated shrink wrapping is to present the final frame when sending out to customers. Is it worthwhile or just an extra time and cost that isn't really required? I always prefer receiving something wrapped but that's my preference.
I'm trying to reduce costs at a time they are ever increasing, and also there seems to be a demand for using less packaging and more eco packaging. Obviously shrink-wrap being plastic maybe it's something that isn't overly required now.
I understand many of you are framers, probably more than artists so using something like shrink wrap isn't a necessity. When I receive my frames from the supplier they are all wrapped in some form and I've had some framing companies use a type of very tight clingfilm for some frames sent to me. After looking at the cling type of wrapping machines they seem very large and industrial. I think heat shrinkwrapping requires less equipment but not sure how difficult it is.
Any thoughts on if shrink wrapping is viable?
I'm trying to reduce costs at a time they are ever increasing, and also there seems to be a demand for using less packaging and more eco packaging. Obviously shrink-wrap being plastic maybe it's something that isn't overly required now.
I understand many of you are framers, probably more than artists so using something like shrink wrap isn't a necessity. When I receive my frames from the supplier they are all wrapped in some form and I've had some framing companies use a type of very tight clingfilm for some frames sent to me. After looking at the cling type of wrapping machines they seem very large and industrial. I think heat shrinkwrapping requires less equipment but not sure how difficult it is.
Any thoughts on if shrink wrapping is viable?